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Pratt Industries

Machine Operator 1st Shift

Bristol, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine. * Cross-train on other machines. * Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:

Pratt Industries

Machine Operator 1st Shift

Bristol, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine. * Cross-train on other machines. * Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:

Tekni-Plex

Production Helper II ~ 1st Shift

Madison, WI · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

JOB SUMMARY TekniPlex is hiring a Production Helper 1st Shift for our Madison, WI facility. As a Production Assistant, you will assist press operators, slitting operators, and/or compounding ...

American StaffCorp Job Board

Shop Helper 1st shift

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Shop Helper $16.00 5:30 am to 4:00 pm plus weekends. Hours could change at anytime. Qualifications: * Previous shop and manufacturing experience * Experience using grinders and other hand tools ...

Global 1st Flagship

Safety Helper

Bremerton, WA · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Here at Global- a 1st Flagship Company (www.globalfirstflagship.com), a woman-owned small business ... Help conduct annual vessel and facility Workplace Hazard Inspections, as well as daily waterfront ...

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Stamping Helper

Conway, AR · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

The Stamping Helper will support daily production operations by feeding metal parts into stamping machinery, removing completed parts, inspecting products, and keeping the work area clean and safe.

Materion

Bonding Mill Helper - 1st Shift

Lincoln, RI

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Bonding Mill Helper assists a Bonding Mill Operator in meeting the department's goals by performing machine set-up, maintaining quality standards, meeting ...

SMS Delivery LLC

Helper

North Bergen, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

We have immediate opportunities available for Helpers in Teterboro, N.J. * This position will be ... First Screening via telephone * Second Interview will be in person * Based on experience driver ...

SMS Delivery LLC

Helper

Newark, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

We have immediate opportunities available for Helpers in Teterboro, N.J. * This position will be ... First Screening via telephone * Second Interview will be in person * Based on experience driver ...

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Helper

Teaneck, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

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Helper

Lyndhurst, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

We have immediate opportunities available for Helpers in Teterboro, N.J. * This position will be ... First Screening via telephone * Second Interview will be in person * Based on experience driver ...

SMS Delivery LLC

Helper

Newark, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

We have immediate opportunities available for Helpers in Teterboro, N.J. * This position will be ... First Screening via telephone * Second Interview will be in person * Based on experience driver ...

SMS Delivery LLC

Helper

North Bergen, NJ · On-site

$18/hr

We have immediate opportunities available for Helpers in Teterboro, N.J. * This position will be ... First Screening via telephone * Second Interview will be in person * Based on experience driver ...

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Machine Operator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries

Bristol, TN • On-site

$14.25 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Monitor product quality and check equipment for damage.

  • Operate machinery at available capacity and speed, and assist with setup, cleanup, and maintenance.

  • Complete reports related to production, machine status, safety, and quality, and assist in troubleshooting and repairs.

Pratt Industries rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Position: Machine Operator
Shift: 1st
Location: Bristol, TN
Job Type: Full Time, Hourly
Perks of Pratt:
Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits
At 3 Months: 401k with partial match
At 6 Months: Paid vacation days
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

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Job Description
Overview:
  • Responsible for all activities associated with running the machine, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Monitor product quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
  • Check equipment for damage.
  • Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
  • Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine.
  • Cross-train on other machines.
  • Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
  • Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
  • Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
  • Adhere to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to the supervisor.
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications:
  • Must be able to learn and assist in mechanical set up.
  • Must be able to help troubleshoot problems and assist in necessary repairs.
  • Must have a reasonable knowledge of current Production Software.

Required Skills:
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Strong math/algebra skills
  • Problem solving and critical thinking

Educational Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, not required.
  • Prior experience as a helper preferred.
  • Prior experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Physical Demands:
  • The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
  • Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by "harvesting the urban forest."
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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